Food/Water *
Bottled water ( 1 gallon per day per person) for 14 days*
Manual can opener*
Non-perishable foods:*
- Canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables
- Bread in moisture proof packaging
- Cookies, candy, dried fruit
- Canned soups, & milk
- Powdered or single serve drinks
- Cereal bars
- Package condiments
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Instant coffee & tea
Money*
Plain bleach or water purification tablets
Disposable plates, glasses, and Utensils
Maps of the area with landmarks on it
Cooking :
- Sterno
- Portable camp stove or grill
- Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
- Disposable eating utensils, plates & cups
- Napkins & paper towels
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Pet Supplies:
- Dry & canned food for two weeks per pet
- Water (1/2 gallon per day per pet)
- Litter box supplies
- Traveling Cage per pet
Documents:
- Photo copies of prescriptions
- Photo identification*
- Proof of occupancy of residence (utility bills)
- Medical history or information
- Waterproof container for document storage
- Back-up disks of your home computer files
- Copy of your insurance polices
- claims inormation for your home and car insurer
- Camera & film
Flashlight (1 per person) *
Portable battery powered lanterns
Glass enclosed candles
Battery powered radio or TV
Battery operated alarm clock
Extra batteries, including hearing aids
Ice chest and ice
First Aid Kit-including aspirin, antibiotic cream, and antacids
Mosquito repellent
Sun screen (45 SPF recommended)
Waterproof matches/butane lighter
Personal Supplies:
- Prescriptions ( 1month supply)*
- Photo copies of prescriptions*
- Toilet paper
- Entertainment: books, magazines, card games, etc*
- Soap and detergent
- Toiletries*
- Bedding: pillows, sleeping bag*
- Clothing for a few days*
- Rain ponchos, and work gloves
- Extra glasses or contact lenses
Babies:
- Disposable diapers*
- Formula, food and medication*
Other Necessities:
- Tools: hammer, wrenches, screw drivers, nails, saw
- Trash bags (lots of them)
- Cleaning supplies
- Plastic drop cloth
- Mosquito netting
- ABC rated fire extinguisher
- Masking or duct tape
- Outdoor extension cords
- Spray paint to identify your home if necessary
- One of your home phones (many people lost theirs during Andrew, even though their phone service still worked)